Covenant — the art of steel and timber
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He said to catch the wolf the boy should find that place where the acts of God and those of man are of one piece. Where they cannot be distinguished... The old man said that it was not a question of finding such a place but rather of knowing it when it presented itself. He said that it was at such places that God sits and conspires in the destruction of that which he has been at such pains to create.
”(Cormac McCarthy - The Crossing)
Function is the true expression of things deeply hidden inside of a created by a creator, and our outward expression becomes a mirror image for things we hold inside. So I create functional tools for the chase, for the lonley and communal places where we find ourselves, whether sub-aquatic or terrestrial. To me they should be beautiful and purposeful.
Covenant is a promise to hold true to these physical expressions and all they represent: reliability, durability, function, and elegance.
ABSTRACTION AND EMPIRICAL ILLUSTRATION
We live our lives made up of a great quantity of isolated instants. So as to be lost at the heart of a multitude of things. (From the Double Dream of Spring, 1970.)
‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’
Exodus 19:4-6
Exodus 19:4-6
